Appreciative Jarrett to enter NASCAR Hall of Fame today

1:06 AM,
Jan. 29, 2014

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Nate Ryan
| USA TODAY Sports

Between learning how to tune, tame and talk race cars, Dale Jarrett hasn't enjoyed much reflection on nearly four decades of being immersed in NASCAR.

The 1999 champion turned TV analyst finally will have the opportunity with tonight's induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, but it won't be focused on his accomplishments.

"It's an individual award and my name that's going there, but it encompasses so many people that sacrificed so much to help me," said Jarrett, who is bringing an entourage of nearly 100 relatives, friends and former crew members to the ceremony at the Charlotte Convention ...